Finance Analyst - Capital Programme

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Job summary

A leading public sector organization in London is seeking a Finance Analyst to join their Capital, Treasury & Commercial team. This role involves providing financial analysis for high-profile capital projects and collaborating with various stakeholders to ensure strategic financial decision-making. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to influence the financial sustainability of Brent's investments while enjoying a competitive salary and excellent benefits, including flexible working arrangements and extensive training opportunities.

Benefits

Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme

Starting holiday entitlement of 27 days per year

Family-friendly policies

Flexible working, including hybrid models

Training and development opportunities

Good travel links and cost-saving schemes

Access to My Brent Rewards for staff discounts

Work at the Brent Civic Centre

Qualifications

• Curiosity about local government funding mechanisms.
• Knowledge of statutory regulations.
• Experience in local government is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide financial advice and analysis on capital projects.
• Support Capital Boards and manage leases.
• Collaborate with project managers for forecasting and reporting.

Skills

Financial modelling

Forecasting

Reporting

Education

Part-qualified accountant or AAT qualification

Job description

Salary: £46,512 - £56,646 Annual (depending on experience)

Location: London

Description: Finance Analyst

Finance Analyst (Capital, Treasury & Commercial) - Capital Programme

Salary: £46,512 - £56,646 (depending on experience)

Working pattern: 3 days in the office, 2 days at home

At London Borough of Brent, finance is about enabling transformation, safeguarding public resources, and shaping the borough's future. The team works closely with colleagues across the council to ensure financial insight informs decision-making, grounded in fairness, inclusion, and respect. The team prides itself on creating an environment where every voice is heard and successes are celebrated.

Your new role

You will work within the Capital, Treasury & Commercial team, supporting the delivery of Brent's Capital Programme. As a business partner, you will provide financial advice and analysis on high-profile capital projects, support Capital Boards, manage leases, and ensure funding aligns with development priorities. You will collaborate with project managers and service leads to provide financial modelling, forecasting, and reporting to support investment decisions. This role offers an opportunity to influence the financial sustainability and strategic direction of Brent's capital investments, contributing to growth and regeneration.

What you need to succeed

• Part-qualified accountant or AAT qualification, with an interest in a technical finance role.
• Curiosity about local government funding mechanisms and knowledge of statutory regulations.
• Experience in local government is advantageous, but applications from other public sector, charities, or not-for-profit backgrounds are welcome.

What you'll get in return

• Competitive salary
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Starting holiday entitlement of 27 days per year
• Family-friendly policies, including maternity, paternity, and childcare schemes
• Flexible working, including hybrid models
• Training and development opportunities
• Good travel links and cost-saving schemes
• Access to My Brent Rewards for staff discounts and offers
• Work at the state-of-the-art Brent Civic Centre

The closing date for applications is 7th July. Applications will be reviewed as received, so early application is encouraged.